FAIRFIELD, Alabama -- Fairfield Mayor Kenneth Coachman is headed for a runoff against Council President Pro Tem Frederick Scott.

According to Tuesday's unofficial election results, Coachman received 756 votes, or 40 percent, to Scott's 656 votes, or 35 percent. Omar Young received 471 votes, or 25 percent.

Coachman, who is seeking a second term, said he plans to hit the ground running to secure a majority of the votes for the Oct. 9 runoff.

"We will do what we did before. We will take it back to the people," he said. "We want to make certain that the people of Fairfield make the choice. I will be back knocking on doors, shaking handles, doing what I need to do to get the vote out again."

Coachman said he wants to establish an economic development office and double the city's police force.

Fairfield Mayor Kenneth Coachman Will Face Frederick D. Scott In A Runoff FAIRFIELD, Alabama -- First term Fairfield Mayor Kenneth Coachman will face two term city councilman Frederick D. Scott in a runoff for Mayor. Coachman received 40% of the vote and Scott received 34.8% of the vote. Listen to the candidates talk about their plans after learning the results long after the polls closed Tuesday August 28, 2012. (The Birmingham News/Frank Couch)

Scott said he's encouraged he has forced a runoff. "We thought that would happen," he said. "We'll get up early in the morning and start on the campaign trail again."

Scott said he wants to focus on economic development.

"We're looking at bringing in more business into this city and more revenue," he said. "Financially, we're low, but there are some management things we can do internal that would get us back on board to where we should be."